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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,240.74, 172,997.88 and 93,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,240.74, 172,997.88 and 93,354.28 is: 128,952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,240.74 : 172,997.88 = 93,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,240.74/172,997.88 = 93,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,240.74x = 172,997.88 × 93,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,240.74x = 16,150,092,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150,092,528.93/125,240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,952.39

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